Y wont my plants leak water out?

FullMetal22

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I usually dont water them with alot of water, small amounts at a time. ne wayz, I poked wholes in the red plastic cup ive been using and i never see any water come out. And i know how bad lettign that same water in their is for my babys :(
Am i not watering enough? maybe the wholes needs to be alot bigger? I have them on the very bootom, underneath and a few small ones on the sides. TXH kiss-ass
 

pokesalotasmot

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How old exactly are your plants? Typically if it has a few sets of leaves, just give it enough water that you have just a few drops or so coming out the bottom. Thats all you should need, and let it completely dry (use the tip of your finger to check the soil up to two inches down) before you water again.

If you plants are sprouts, you need to give them much less water. The amount of water you need to give your plants will be proportional to their size. Don't give them any nutes yet either, i'm guessing they are pretty young? :confused: Good luck :joint:
 

1lastGodsend

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What kind of dirt are you using? Some dirt can hold large quantities of water. I grow in peat moss & I know my soil can take a pretty heavy watering without it draining alot. Some soil can just hold alot of water. But keep in mind that it also means you may need to water less. You can easily over water & suffocate your roots. I let my dirt go completely dry before I water. Just keep any eye on your dirt & your plant. If your dirt looks dry but your plant is still real happy then your plant must have a pretty good amount of water left in the dirt for her to use.
 

highwayman

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for a cup about that size i usually let the soil dry out a little on the top then water with about 1/2 of that cup filled with water.. if you have to use one of those red cups without holes in it and fill it a little over half the way then water the plant.. do this for every plant.. wait until dryed out again then do the same.. as they grow biigeer they will need more water so judge acordingly..(this works for me but may not work for you.. worth a try i suppose)
 

FullMetal22

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Hey, most were made in the morning of the 29th. some the 30th. I just had one fall over on me, from me transferring it into the red cup. sucks ahha. but i got it standing up from a shoelace it is resting on. Althought the root looks cut :(
Another problem im having people is the BUGS. i got my soil from outback, the women had an eextra soil pot , so i broke it apart and used it for all my babies. But when i look at my plants from time to time, i see little like hmm brown, copper color bugs!! their so annoying, also i'm scared their gonan bite me in the midfdle of the night, sicne in my clsoet. HELPP. Agai nthe soil is some random shit form outside.
 
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